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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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